- An active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces;
- An individual in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve; or
- An individual who (whether still living or deceased) previously served on active duty or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve and was not dishonorably discharged.
Under existing regulations, if you are granted deferred action, you are eligible to apply for employment authorization for the period of deferred action if you can demonstrate “an economic necessity for employment.” DHS can terminate deferred action at any time, at its discretion.
You may be eligible for deferred action for up to 2 years if you are the spouse, widow(er), parent, son or daughter of:
- An active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces;
- An individual in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve; or
- An individual who (whether still living or deceased) previously served on active duty or in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve and was not dishonorably discharged.